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JS 601 - Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground

(1 unit)
Using hypothetical scenarios, online discussions, role-playing and interaction with the faculty members, students will explore a variety of ethical issues facing the judiciary. For credit toward the judicial studies degrees, the judicial officer must be enrolled in or eligible to enroll in the judicial studies degree programs at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Prerequisite(s): Current judicial officer (e.g., judge, hearing officer, magistrate, justice of the peace). Recommended Preparation: JS 610 JS 611 , or JS 612  (two-week foundational courses for new judicial officers).

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify and distinguish between proper and improper court-related behavior.
2. identify and distinguish between proper and improper action in dealing with self-represented litigants.
3. identify and distinguish between proper and improper action in dealing with ex parte communication.
4. identify and explain how bias and stereotyping may impact court proceedings.
5. identify and explain how perceptions of immigrants, different cultures, and gender may impact court proceedings.
6. ify the effect of any bias and prejudice in order to maintain the integrity of the court for all participants.
7. identify and rectify areas of bias in the courtroom.


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